på mellanhand

Swedish

Etymology

From mellanhand (middlehand). The middlehand player is often in a disadvantageous and awkward position.

Prepositional phrase

mellanhand

  1. (idiomatic) in a pickle
    Han hamnade på mellanhand.
    He found himself in a tough spot.
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